Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something.

Desire is the very essence of man.

If a man could have half of his wishes, he would double his troubles.

You don't become what you want, you become what you believe

All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.

The lie is a condition of life.

There are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception.

Act as if the maxim of your action were to become through your will a general natural law

A single lie destroys a whole reputation of integrity.

All great achievements require time.

Don't criticize what you can't understand.

The greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions.

The first thing you'll have to do, is the last thing you wished.

Reality leaves a lot to the imagination.

What a liberation to realize that the “voice in my head” is not who I am. Who am I then? The one who sees that.

Be silent or let thy words be worth more than silence.

The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.

Act enthusiastic and you will be enthusiastic

Intelligence is a moral category.

No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care

The very essence of instinct is that it's followed independently of reason.